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Alabama All-Stars Vanish from MLB Midsummer Classic
15 Jul
Summary
- For the first time in decades, no Alabama players were selected for the MLB All-Star Game.
- Only 15 of the last 16 All-Star games did not feature an Alabama baseball player.
- Hank Aaron and Willie Mays were among the many Alabama stars with multiple All-Star selections.
The 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Philadelphia will be the first in many years without a player from Alabama. This marks a notable absence, as 15 of the previous 16 All-Star games included at least one player with Alabama ties. This year's lack of representation breaks a streak that saw stars like Tim Hudson in 2010 and both Brendan Donovan and Casey Mize in the previous season. Injuries have sidelined Donovan and Mize in 2026, contributing to their absence.
The state's longest streak of All-Star representation spanned 25 years, from 1952 to 1976, featuring icons like Hank Aaron and Willie Mays. Aaron, from Mobile, was an All-Star 21 times, while Mays, from Fairfield, earned 20 selections. Both players achieved numerous career milestones in these games.
Historically, 76 of the 95 All-Star games have included players with Alabama baseball backgrounds. This year's game, scheduled for Citizens Bank Park, will be televised by FOX. The article details numerous other prominent players with Alabama roots who have graced the All-Star stage, including Craig Kimbrel, Early Wynn, Willie McCovey, and Billy Williams, highlighting the state's rich baseball legacy.
